V:H66 The Final Show PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Fachellie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Laitinen
vs
Fachellie

175 cm
28
194 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ville Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Fachellie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fachellie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Fachellie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laitinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fachellie with the ground and pound but Laitinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Laitinen is not content to let Fachellie control the position.
Fachellie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fachellie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fachellie throwing shots but Laitinen is blocking nicely.
Laitinen wants to control but Fachellie is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fachellie thows a huge punch but Laitinen dodges it nicely.
Fachellie slips a nice elbow through Laitinen's hands, connecting with Laitinen's forehead.
Fachellie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fachellie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Fachellie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laitinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Fachellie seems content to control.
Laitinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fachellie.
Fachellie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fachellie wants to control but Laitinen is keeping him busy.
Laitinen has hold of Fachellie's hands but Fachellie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laitinen is staying active underneath Fachellie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie tries to pass to full mount but Laitinen defends it.
Fachellie is keen to just control but Laitinen is a slippery customer.
Laitinen wants to control but Fachellie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fachellie.
Fachellie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fachellie.
Fachellie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fachellie wants to control from the top but Laitinen keeps moving.
Laitinen is trying to keep Fachellie in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie postures up in Laitinen's guard and throws a big left but Laitinen blocks it.
Fachellie throws a big right hand that misses.
Fachellie throws a big right hand that misses.
Fachellie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laitinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fachellie throwing strikes from guard but Laitinen blocks nicely.
Fachellie looking to sit in guard and control but Laitinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laitinen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen wants to control from the top but Fachellie keeps moving.
Laitinen wants to pass the guard but Fachellie is keeping the position.
Fachellie has Laitinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Laitinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fachellie tries to roll over but Laitinen keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Fachellie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laitinen thows a leg kick but Fachellie checks it
and Fachellie counters with an outside leg kick.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laitinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fachellie's waist but Fachellie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laitinen off to one side.

Fachellie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fachellie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fachellie uses his free foot to push down on Laitinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitinen.
Laitinen is in a horrible position here. Fachellie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fachellie with shots to the head and body - Laitinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fachellie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fachellie is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Fachellie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fachellie unloading with bombs!
Laitinen taking shots to the head.
Fachellie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laitinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fachellie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laitinen looks a forlorn figure.
Fachellie dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fachellie punching from mount but Laitinen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fachellie scoring with strikes but Laitinen is staying in there.
Fachellie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fachellie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie landing strikes from the mount.
Fachellie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fachellie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fachellie is landing with some decent strikes but Laitinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Laitinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fachellie pulls Laitinen in close to prevent any damage.
Laitinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie pulls Laitinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fachellie looking for a sweep. Not yet Fachellie, not yet.

Fachellie pushes Laitinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fachellie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fachellie, right into the meat.
Laitinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fachellie is just out of range.
Fachellie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Fachellie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fachellie.
A solid body kick from Fachellie.
Both fighters circling a little - Fachellie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Fachellie clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fachellie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fachellie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
Fachellie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fachellie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laitinen's defenses.
Fachellie lands an elbow that stopped Laitinen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fachellie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
Fachellie can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Laitinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Fachellie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Fachellie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laitinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fachellie throws a right hand that Laitinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitinen also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Laitinen.
Laitinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Laitinen throws a right hand that misses
and Fachellie counters with a straight right hand.
Fachellie throws a front kick that sends Laitinen stumbling back into the cage.
Laitinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fachellie with a jab.
Laitinen throws a body punch but Fachellie moves out of range.
Laitinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Laitinen misses with the combination.
Fachellie avoids the body shot from Laitinen.
Laitinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laitinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fachellie is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laitinen. Fachellie does a little dance to reset his feet.

Laitinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fachellie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fachellie throws a big elbow that misses.
Fachellie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
Fachellie cracks Laitinen with a solid left hand.
Laitinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fachellie pushing down on Laitinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitinen tries to roll over but Fachellie keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Fachellie there.
Fachellie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Francesco Fachellie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fachellie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fachellie is working for a kimura but Laitinen is defending it quite comfortably.

Fachellie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laitinen defends it well.
Laitinen wants to get back to full guard.

Fachellie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitinen is just riding it out for now. Fachellie eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fachellie misses with a head shot. Laitinen uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie throws an elbow that misses. Laitinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fachellie's guard. Nice move by Laitinen!
Fachellie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitinen is one step ahead there.
Fachellie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Laitinen dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachellie is trying to improve his position.
Ville Laitinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fachellie wants to control but Laitinen postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Francesco Fachellie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laitinen taking a break here but Fachellie is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Fachellie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fachellie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Fachellie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Kampmann enters the cage!

Salcido
vs
Kampmann

185 cm
30
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

188 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcido looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salcido definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salcido paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salcido throws out a powerful jab.
Kampmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Salcido fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kampmann on the side of the head.
Salcido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Kampmann as he checks the leg kick.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Salcido dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kampmann. That did some damage!
Salcido cracks Kampmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salcido throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.

Kampmann drives through and clinches with Salcido against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Salcido.
Salcido throws a punch but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Kampmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kampmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kampmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salcido's elbow.
Salcido pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido blocking some punches.
Salcido tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kampmann's elbow.
Kampmann avoiding damage.
Kampmann throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Salcido.
Kampmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kampmann tries a body shot but Salcido blocks it.
Salcido misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kampmann to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kampmann.
Kampmann has a couple of punches blocked by Salcido.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Salcido fails to land.
Salcido blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Salcido breaks from the clinch.
Kampmann is looking to chop away at Salcido's legs.
Salcido takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Salcido misses its intended target.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Salcido.
Salcido throws a right hand that Kampmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampmann also avoids with ease.
Kampmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salcido sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salcido lands a nice hook to Kampmann's body. Kampmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampmann throws a jab when Salcido was well out of range.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
Salcido throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot.
Kampmann tries to clinch up but Salcido circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salcido throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kampmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salcido slips a jab from Kampmann.
Kampmann punishes Salcido's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kampmann.
Salcido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcido.
Both fighters circling a little - Kampmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcido. Kampmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salcido connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido wants to slow Kampmann down by chopping away at his legs.
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Salcido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salcido looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Kampmann lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann lands the left hand.
Salcido swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Salcido misses the target.
Salcido misses with a left hand
and Kampmann counters with a nice body shot.
Kampmann throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salcido misses the target.
Kampmann ducks right into an uppercut from Salcido.
Kampmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Kampmann lands.
Salcido scores with a punch to the head.
Salcido lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kampmann - that will leave a mark!
Salcido avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Kampmann avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Salcido will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kampmann jabs Salcido to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nick Salcido is winning the standup battle so far.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcido lands a jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick that Salcido semi-blocks.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Salcido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kampmann misses with a jab to the body
and Salcido counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kampmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salcido momentarily.
Salcido avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Salcido misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Kampmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salcido takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kampmann misses with a combination
and Salcido counters with a thumping low kick.
Kampmann lands with a nice body kick.
Kampmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kampmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nick Salcido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Salcido throws a hook to the side of Kampmann's head but Kampmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcido motions for Kampmann to come forward. Salcido throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salcido thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salcido on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kampmann. Kampmann obviously looking to wear him down.

Kampmann moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido working aggressively here.
Salcido tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kampmann misses with a punch to the body.
Salcido is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kampmann is keeping busy.

Kampmann breaks the clinch.
Kampmann thumps Salcido with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Salcido throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kampmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kampmann. Salcido shrugs it off though.
Kampmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a hook to the body. Salcido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Salcido moves out of range.
Kampmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salcido takes one on the button.
Salcido takes a swing at Kampmann's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Salcido. Those never looked like landing.
Kampmann lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcido avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Salcido moves out of range easily.
Salcido on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Salcido misses with a jab to the body
and Kampmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salcido.
Kampmann throws a body punch but Salcido moves out of range.
Kampmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salcido will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kampmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcido connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann wants to clinch.
Salcido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Salcido lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Kampmann rushes Salcido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kampmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kampmann tries to throw a body punch but Salcido avoids it by throwing Kampmann back against the cage.
Kampmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Salcido.
Kampmann misses with some punches.
Salcido is trying to maintain a safe position but Kampmann gets an underhook and turns Salcido into the cage.
Kampmann misses with the head strike.
Kampmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kampmann fails to land.
Salcido misses with a body punch.
Kampmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Salcido controls his hands.
Kampmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salcido's elbow.
Kampmann stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Kampmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido tries to throw a body punch but Kampmann avoids it by throwing Salcido back against the cage.
Kampmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kampmann misses with a punch to the body.
Salcido looking to slow down the pace here.
Kampmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Kampmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salcido is trying to push Kampmann away but Kampmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
Kampmann is working Salcido over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Salcido.

Salcido breaks from the clinch.
Kampmann takes a swing at Salcido's ribcage but misses.
Kampmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcido throws out a powerful jab.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Kampmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salcido.
Kampmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salcido rather than just go for the knockout.
Kampmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
A slow jab from Salcido misses its intended target.
Kampmann looks to land a body kick but Salcido moved away.
Kampmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salcido.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kampmann.
Salcido chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kampmann can pounce on him.
Salcido throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann catches Salcido with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Salcido.
Salcido looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcido manages to avoid it.
Kampmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salcido blocks a jab.
Salcido looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Salcido checks the leg kick.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kampmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kampmann moves out of range as Salcido strikes.
Kampmann tries to clinch but Salcido is having none of it.
Kampmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kampmann checks a low kick from Salcido.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salcido on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kampmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salcido.
Kampmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salcido.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcido.
Salcido looks for the body kick but Kampmann saw that one coming.
Salcido lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the head.

Kampmann darts in and clinches Salcido up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kampmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kampmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kampmann!
A victorious Chris Kampmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mclane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mclane
vs
Molina

190 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Fight Night Nutrition

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mclane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molina. Molina obviously looking to wear him down.
Mclane avoids the head kick by Molina.
Molina with a jab.
Molina misses with a wild body shot.
Mclane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Molina's hands.

It looks like Lazaro Molina has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclane swings widly with a right hand
and Molina counters with a low kick, right behind Mclane 's knee.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina misses with a head kick.
Mclane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molina loads up on a big right hand but Mclane slips the punch.
Mclane avoids the head kick by Molina.
Molina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mclane shoots and misses
and Molina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molina throws a shot from downtown. Mclane moves away and avoids it.
Mclane blocks a head kick by Molina.
A head kick from Molina lands but Mclane takes it in his stride.
Mclane jabs Molina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mclane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molina lands a leg kick that knocks Mclane off balance momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Molina has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina moves away from the strike by Mclane.
A swing and a miss from Mclane.
Mclane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molina swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mclane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclane shoots for a double leg takedown but Molina sprawls well. He's pushed Mclane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mclane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Molina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mclane is breathing heavily.
Molina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mclanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mclane loads up on a big right hand but Molina slips the punch.
Molina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mclane under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Look low, kick high! Molina uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mclane tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Molina is absolutely delighted - when Mclane wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lazaro Molina!
Lazaro Molina made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Borgir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borgir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Der Erste Krieg. Stan Marsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Borgir
vs
Marsh

210 cm
25
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

208 cm
24
238 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KO Clothing
Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pjotr Borgir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borgir gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borgir is trying to control. Marsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borgir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsh defends it well.

Borgir is looking for a kimura here.
Borgir trying to control from Marsh's half guard. Marsh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Borgir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marsh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borgir has Marsh in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borgir looking for a guillotine here but Marsh defends easily.

Borgir is looking for a triangle but Marsh pushes his legs off easily.

Borgir has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Borgir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgir working a defensive guard here.
Marsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Borgir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Borgir has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.

Borgir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsh wants to pass the guard but Borgir is keeping the position.

Borgir has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgir keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh postures up in Borgir's guard and throws a big left but Borgir blocks it.

Borgir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Borgir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
Marsh slips nicely into half guard.

Borgir looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh tries to stand and escape but Borgir actually recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borgir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Borgir working for a triangle but Marsh defends it easily.

Borgir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsh is aware though and is defending well.

Borgir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marsh escapes and throws Borgir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Borgir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgir is trying to maintain the position but Marsh is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pjotr Borgir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Borgir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsh sprawls well. Marsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgir gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marsh wants to land a leg kick but Borgir is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Borgir or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsh which made him look bad.
Borgir closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Borgir pushes Marsh against the cage but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pjotr Borgir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgir is defended easily by Marsh.
Marsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgir fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Marsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgir doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgir.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsh.
Marsh connects with a body shot that sends Borgir's belly button to the back.
Marsh misses with an uppercut.
Marsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Borgir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Borgir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Borgir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marsh sees it coming and defends easily.

Borgir looking for a submission but Marsh manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Marsh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgir has passed into side control.

Borgir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marsh, who protects the arm well.
Marsh wants to control but Borgir postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borgir tries for a kimura but Marsh is defending well.

Borgir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Borgir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marsh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Borgir is working to tighten is grip on Marsh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marsh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Borgir is really squeezing tight and eventually Marsh passes out! Borgir breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pjotr Borgir!
Pjotr Borgir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gnome Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chomsky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System Of A Down - Sugar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chomsky
vs
Lolkowski

182 cm
28
198 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
201 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellraiser FightGear
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gnome Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolkowski needs to keep his hands up - Chomsky had a free shot at his head there.
Chomsky lands a jab to the head.
Chomsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Lolkowski connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Chomsky blocks the low kick.

Chomsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lolkowski has his hands on Chomsky's head, controlling the position.
Chomsky is working Lolkowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chomsky prevents Lolkowski from getting back to his feet.
Chomsky throwing strikes from guard but Lolkowski blocks nicely.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Lolkowski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky postures up in Lolkowski's guard and throws a big left but Lolkowski blocks it.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Lolkowski keeps moving.
Lolkowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chomsky controls the pace.
Lolkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chomsky postures up in Lolkowski's guard and throws a big left but Lolkowski blocks it.
Chomsky throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky preventing the sweep.
Chomsky scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky throws a strike but Lolkowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Chomsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lolkowski trying to control but Chomsky is working from the bottom.
Chomsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lolkowski!
Lolkowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chomsky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lolkowski's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chomsky controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chomsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chomsky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lolkowski looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Lolkowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chomsky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lolkowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chomsky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chomsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chomsky throws some wild stikes that Lolkowski manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsky lands a big elbow.

Lolkowski is rocked!
Chomsky lands a big elbow - Lolkowski is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lolkowski is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gnome Chomsky!
A victorious Gnome Chomsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Pinzner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werner Pinzner has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kalypsi
vs
Pinzner

173 cm
25
181 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Tab out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Werner Pinzner!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalypsi misses with a body kick.
Kalypsi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinzner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalypsi's head.
Kalypsi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalypsi throws the left hand but Pinzner avoids the punch easily.
Kalypsi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinzner lands a leg kick that knocks Kalypsi off balance momentarily.
Kalypsi takes one to the chin there.
Kalypsi misses with a wild body shot.
Kalypsi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalypsi lands a leg kick that knocks Pinzner off balance momentarily.
Kalypsi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinzner but Pinzner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalypsi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinzner misses with a body shot.
Pinzner is looking to chop away at Kalypsi's legs.
Kalypsi cracks Pinzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalypsi thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinzner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalypsi.
Pinzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi has his takedown stuffed
and Pinzner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalypsi thinking.
Pinzner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Pinzner.
Kalypsi scores with a hook to the body. Pinzner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinzner misses with an uppercut.
Pinzner lands a jab to Kalypsi's midsection.
Kalypsi throws a shot from downtown. Pinzner moves away and avoids it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pinzner enables Kalypsi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pinzner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalypsi preventing the sweep.
Kalypsi is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinzner has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalypsi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalypsi trying to control but Pinzner is working from the bottom.
Kalypsi looking to sit in guard and control but Pinzner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kalypsi is trying to keep Pinzner in close.
Kalypsi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kalypsi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kalypsi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinzner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalypsi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinzner wants to control from the top but Kalypsi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalypsi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinzner manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinzner seems keen to control Kalypsi's posture.
We've been hearing that Kalypsi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kalypsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinzner has control of Kalypsi's left arm, preventing Kalypsi from doing any damage.
Kalypsi looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Werner Pinzner.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinzner. That snapped Kalypsi's head back.
Kalypsi tries to clinch up.
Kalypsi throws a jab when Pinzner was well out of range.
Pinzner throws out a leg kick but Kalypsi moves out of range and Pinzner only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalypsi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinzner circles away.
Pinzner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Pinzner misses.
Pinzner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalypsi tries to clinch there but Pinzner circles away.
Pinzner throws a shot to the body.
Kalypsi is looking to slow Pinzner down with leg kicks.
Kalypsi looks for a takedown but Pinzner sprawls well.
Pinzner wants to slow Kalypsi down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi throws a hook but Pinzner avoids it easily.
Kalypsi walks into a jab.
Kalypsi wants to clinch but Pinzner slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalypsi swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aapo Kalypsi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalypsi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Werner Pinzner has been cut.

Kalypsi drives through and clinches with Pinzner against the cage.
Pinzner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalypsi misses with a knee strike.
Pinzner prevents a body shot from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalypsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinzner lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
Pinzner lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinzner lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pinzner scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kalypsi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pinzner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi postures up in Pinzner's guard and throws a big left but Pinzner blocks it.
Pinzner keeping moving, preventing Kalypsi from controlling successfully.
Kalypsi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalypsi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi landing with the ground and pound.
Kalypsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinzner is retaining full guard.
Kalypsi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalypsi passes into half guard.
Kalypsi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinzner is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalypsi stops Pinzner from getting back to his feet.
Kalypsi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aapo Kalypsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kalypsi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pinzner won't allow Kalypsi to pass to mount.
Pinzner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalypsi is working away from the top position though.
Pinzner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalypsi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalypsi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pinzner reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalypsi's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner preventing the sweep.
Kalypsi trying to keep a closed guard but Pinzner is proving a slippery customer.
Kalypsi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Kalypsi looking for a guillotine here but Pinzner defends easily.
Kalypsi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinzner manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalypsi cracks Pinzner with a solid left hand.
Pinzner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pinzner holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pinzner looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinzner, not yet.
Kalypsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinzner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Werner Pinzner.
Kalypsi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinzner swivels and escapes.
Pinzner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalypsi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalypsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinzner.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinzner.
Kalypsi shoots in and drives through. Pinzner sprawls well.
Pinzner slips under a jab from Kalypsi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kalypsi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Werner Pinzner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kalypsi clinches up with Pinzner and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalypsi tries to throw a body punch but Pinzner avoids it by throwing Kalypsi back against the cage.
Kalypsi lands with a light punch inside.
Kalypsi throws a head punch that misses.
Pinzner lands with a left to the head.
Kalypsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinzner can't find room to land a body shot as Kalypsi controls the action.
Pinzner tries a body shot but Kalypsi blocks it.
Kalypsi misses with some punches.
Kalypsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinzner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalypsi backwards.
Kalypsi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinzner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinzner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinzner wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinzner connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalypsi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with a hook. Pinzner ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinzner, as that shot connected.
Pinzner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinzner misses with a low kick.
Kalypsi cracks Pinzner with a good jab.
Kalypsi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinzner blocks the body kick.
Kalypsi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinzner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalypsi's head.
Pinzner connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinzner misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalypsi.
Pinzner misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalypsi connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinzner jabs Kalypsi to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalypsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinzner circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalypsi closes the distance and clinches up with Pinzner, looking for a takedown. Kalypsi pushes Pinzner against the cage but Pinzner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinzner.
Kalypsi throws a right hand that Pinzner ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinzner also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Pinzner.
Kalypsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Pinzner.

Kalypsi is rocked!
Kalypsi lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Kalypsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Pinzner clinches.
Pinzner just leaning against Kalypsi, taking a breather.
Pinzner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinzner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinzner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalypsi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinzner.
Pinzner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kalypsi to his knees! Pinzner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werner Pinzner! Werner Pinzner retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Werner Pinzner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Sorsa
vs
Derksen

187 cm
25
185 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pulla Sorsa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Derksen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derksen throws a lazy body kick
and Sorsa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sorsa misses with a leg kick.
Derksen scores with a nice body kick.
Derksen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorsa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derksen thows a body kick. Sorsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sorsa ducks right into an uppercut from Derksen.
Sorsa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen missing with a left hand there. Sorsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sorsa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sorsa blocks the body kick.
Sorsa throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa looks to land a combination. Derksen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Derksen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sorsas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christian Derksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derksen lands a front kick.
Derksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorsa counters with a left and a right that stings Derksen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown but Derksen shows good takedown defense.
Sorsa throws a right and a left that Derksen avoids nicely.
Sorsa blocks the body kick.

Derksen pushes Sorsa up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Derksen.
Derksen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sorsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorsa throws a head punch that misses.
Sorsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorsa tries to stall but Derksen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Derksen lands a nice elbow.
Derksen lands with a right to the head.
Sorsa blocks an elbow strike.
Derksen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Derksen throws an elbow but it misses.
Derksen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorsa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Derksen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa avoids the elbow strike from Derksen, against the cage.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Sorsa.
Sorsa just leaning against Derksen, taking a breather.
Derksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sorsa blocks an elbow strike.
Sorsa avoids a wild elbow strike from Derksen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Derksen as Sorsa tries to tie him up.
Derksen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Derksen lands an elbow inside that Sorsa shrugs off.
Derksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorsa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Derksen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sorsa's defenses.
Derksen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sorsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derksen's elbow.
Derksen looking to slow down the pace here.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
Derksen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorsa stalling in the clinch but Derksen improves position.
Derksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorsa controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa blocks a body shot from Derksen.
Sorsa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sorsa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Derksen lands a nice uppercut.
Derksen working Sorsa over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorsa.
Sorsa stalling.
Sorsa blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sorsa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Derksen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorsa.

Sorsa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Derksen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sorsa throws a head kick that misses.
Sorsa throws a low kick, looking for Derksen's leg but Derksen calmly moves out of range.
Derksen lands a jab.
Derksen fakes the leg kick and cracks Sorsa in the body.
Derksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorsa connects with a jab.
Derksen tries to clinch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Derksen is looking to slow Sorsa down with leg kicks.
Sorsa thows a leg kick but Derksen checks it
and Derksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Derksen throws a low kick but Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Derksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Derksen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Derksen tries a head kick but it misses.

Derksen has Sorsa up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorsa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
Derksen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sorsa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derksens head.
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derksen.
Sorsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sorsa tries to throw a body punch but Derksen avoids it by throwing Sorsa back against the cage.
Sorsa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sorsa - that landed with a thud.
Derksen presses Sorsa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sorsa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Derksen lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sorsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derksen looking to stall.
Sorsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Derksen lands an elbow that stopped Sorsa in his tracks for a moment.
Derksen letting Sorsa take a breather here.
Derksen tries to work over Sorsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sorsa wants to stall.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorsa lands a left hand.
Sorsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sorsa blocks an elbow strike from Derksen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derksen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorsa.
Derksen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Derksen trying to land knees to the body.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Derksen blocks an elbow strike from Sorsa.
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorsa blocks the elbow strike.
Sorsa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Derksen is defending well for now.
Sorsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorsa blocks an elbow strike.
Derksen pushes Sorsa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Sorsa.
Derksen lands a right hand.
Derksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Sorsa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinched against the cage, Derksen lands a big elbow that drops Sorsa! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sorsa is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Derksen! Christian Derksen retains his middleweight title!
Christian Derksen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.